on maki's menu: preparing sweet potatoes

With Maki soon entering his 6 month, it's time for us to start making the transition to solids. He's been exclusively breastfed (chest bumps myself in the mirror) up until now which according to the American Academy of Pediatrics is the best start a mother could give her baby.
While I love breastfeeding and am extremely happy that I was able to breastfeed exclusively for 6 months, we're really excited to be entering the world of solids. Maki's getting quite aggressive with the attacks and lunges for our plates; and Daddy is excited to be a part of the feeding process.

So, in my excitement and preparedness, I decided to bust out the baby bullet steamer that we received at our baby shower, and prepare a sweet potato puree. True to the advertisement, it was so easy and quick. Just peel, cut, steam, puree. And thanks to the baby bullet system (processor and steamer), I'll be able to provide Maki with the better choice of solids: fresh, additive free fruit and vegetables as opposed to the relatively costly and less nutritious jarred stuff.

What do you think? Homemade baby food: Not worth the time or a penny saving must?